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Jamaican dancehall singer and rapper (born 1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emwah Warmington (born December 23, 1996), known professionally as Skillibeng,[1] is a Jamaican dancehall Deejay "DJ" and rapper from St. Thomas, noted for his works with Vybz Kartel, DJ Khaled, Sean Paul, Nicki Minaj, Wizkid, Rich the Kid, Kali Uchis, Popcaan, J.I the Prince of N.Y, and French Montana.
Skillibeng | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Emwah Warmington |
Born | December 23, 1996 27) Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica, Jamaica | (age
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2015-present |
Labels | RCA Records, Eastsyde Records |
Skillibeng has released two EPs, one compilation and three albums: Prodigy (2019), The Prodigy (2020), The Prodigy, Ladies Only Edition (2021), Crocodile Teeth (2021), Mr. Universe (2022) and Eastsyde (2023). In 2020 and 2022, The Face and I.D magazine profiled him as Jamaica's new dancehall hope and as Jamaica's hottest artist.[2][3]
Skillibeng was born in St. Thomas and grew up in the rural community of Lyssons.[4]
Skillibeng is signed to RCA Records and Eastsyde Records.[5] In October 2015, he released his first official single "Pain & Emotion", the same year he released his second single "Skilli She Love", with the radio edit released the same day. In August 2019, he released his 9-track debut extended play "Prodigy". In January 2020, Skillibeng released his 35-track debut studio album The Prodigy, the album debuted on the US Current Reggae Albums Chart and peaked at number 16.[6] His second studio album The Prodigy: Ladies Only Edition was released on May 28, 2021. The same year, he released his third studio album Crocodile Teeth.[7]
Skillibeng is the winner of Best Caribbean Music Act at the Mobo Awards of 2022.[8][9]
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